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DeKay reflects on Legislative session
On April 18, the Legislature completed its work for this 60-day legislative session. Although the last day is typically reserved for veto overrides and closing remarks, the Legislature also took...
Telecommunications, broadband top PSC workload
It has been a very busy and productive past several months at the Nebraska Public Service Commission. As spring arrives, I wanted to share another quarterly update on the work over the past three...
As ESSER funds come to an end, school board considers transportation, staffing
Summerland Public Schools will potentially add two vehicles to its fleet, using Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to pay the bill. The district currently has $153,629 in untapped...
Energy funding available for Nebraska communities
Renewable energy development, energy conservation and energy efficiency improvements offer an opportunity for rural communities to save money, become more energy-resilient and increase the...
Public reminded of roadside campaign signs regulations
With the approach of the 2024 primary election, more and more political campaign signs are appearing in front lawns and roadside locations with each passing day. The Nebraska Department of...
Orchard man dies in head-on collision
A March 6 crash, near Neligh, claimed the life of an Orchard man and injured another individual. The collision occurred at approximately 3:49 p.m., near the Antelope County Road Department shed, east of Neligh on Highway 275, said Antelope County...
Staying the course on broadband
Much of this week’s activity focused on broadband and the Nebraska Department of Transportation, along with some controversy relating to education policy. The Transportation and Telecommunications C...
Troopers arrest 65 impaired drivers during holiday season
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 65 impaired drivers during the holiday season. During the final two weeks of 2023, troopers participated in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which ran from Dec. 15 to...
NSP, NDOT urge drivers to prepare for Christmas Day winter storm
The Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Department of Transportation are urging travelers be prepared for a winter storm that will bring potentially hazardous driving conditions. "The expected...
Pillen wants all hands on deck
Governor Jim Pillen wants all state government employees at their desks in their assigned departments beginning next month. He said the pandemic-era remote is over, although both empirical and...
The days dwindle down to a precious few
"For it's a long, long while from May to December But the days grow short when you reach September And the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame..." -- September Song I decided it was time to get...
NSP urges safe travel as summer driving season winds down
The summer driving season is winding down and the Nebraska State Patrol is joining numerous law enforcement agencies across the country in this year’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The effort runs through Labor Day weekend. “This has bee...
Troopers stop 118 speeders for 100+ mph in July
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol stopped 118 people for driving at 100 miles per hour or more during the month of July. The effort coincided with the nationwide law enforcement campaign focused on the dangers of speeding. The 118 citations...
Troopers make 36 DUI arrests in Independence Day holiday campaign
Nebraska State Troopers took 36 impaired drivers off the road in the days surrounding the Independence Day holiday. “Our troopers stayed busy this weekend as Nebraskans gathered to celebrate America,” said Colonel John Bolduc, superintendent of the N...
Governor touts legislative successes, shares views during O'Neill town hall meeting
Agriculture, broadband connectivity and tax savings were key topics addressed during Gov. Jim Pillen's town hall meeting, June 28, in O'Neill. Pillen opened by telling the crowd of approximately 80...
Enjoy the memories governor, the honeymoon is over
The new governor says, jubilantly, the honeymoon cruise with the Nebraska Legislature was a huge success. Sorry governor, I'm seeing flags. Red flags. The cheering I hear is, "See you in court!" So, l...
Fireworks fill the sky, vehicles fill the road for Independence Day
Independence Day weekend brings fireworks to the sky and vehicles to the road as many people travel to be with family and friends to celebrate America. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be working hard to keep Nebraska roadways safe and...
Troopers partner across state lines for Highway 20 campaign
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol are teaming up with troopers from many other states for a campaign focused on patrolling U.S. Highway 20. "Highway 20 is a major route of travel across the coun...
Nebraska's vulnerable rural populations need better health care data
In a state that’s 92% farmland, one of the biggest issues we face in our health care system is disparate outcomes for our rural population. Eighty-five of Nebraska’s rural communities are considered medically underserved areas, and that’s just for pr...
Legislative session comes to an end
The 108th Legislature, First Session, has adjourned sine die. This past year, lawmakers passed some important bills and failed to agree on other critical issues. Excluding A bills, of the 820 bills...
Public input requested on internet access in Nebraska
The Nebraska Broadband Office, along with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Nebraska Information Technology Commission and the Office of the Chief Information Officer have announced seven public meeting locations across Nebraska in an...
Troopers arrest 65 impaired drivers during Click It or Ticket
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 65 impaired drivers from the road during the annual Click It or Ticket campaign to begin the summer travel season. “Nebraska roadways have had a busy start to summer,” said Colonel John Bolduc, sup...
Click It or Ticket Campaign kicks off summer campaign
Summer is on the way. Memorial Day is right around the corner, which means the summer travel season is coming up quickly. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, along with officers and deputies from dozens of agencies across Nebraska, are...
Finding independence under the Argentina sun
Lauren Behnk, of Clearwater, always knew she wanted to travel and experience life outside of Nebraska, especially in a Spanish-speaking country. Several people introduced travel as a way to study on...
Amendment added to Opportunity Scholarship Act
Many major issues were debated this past week in the Legislature, with LB 626 and LB 574 being the two most highly-contested bills considered by senators. LB 626 would adopt the Nebraska Heartbeat...
